Canada: Technical Textiles Market 2025

Technical Textiles Market Size in Canada

The Canadian technical textiles market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +64.5% against 2018 indices. Technical textiles consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Technical Textiles Production in Canada

In value terms, technical textiles production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Technical Textiles Exports

Exports from Canada

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of textile products and articles for technical uses increased by 8.9% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, technical textiles exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a mild slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for technical textiles exports from Canada, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, technical textiles exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), tenfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+18.5% per year) and Poland (+108.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for textile products and articles for technical uses exports from Canada, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 3.6% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-0.8% per year) and China (+1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average technical textiles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Technical Textiles Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, approx. X tons of textile products and articles for technical uses were imported into Canada; rising by 44% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, technical textiles imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of technical textiles imports to Canada, together comprising 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Hungary, Germany and the UK, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +96.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of textile products and articles for technical uses to Canada, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.7% per year) and India (+48.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average technical textiles import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -15.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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